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Lou Zampini & Associates is proud to be an Authorized Dealer for the full line of Ingersoll Rand Air Compressors.
For over 65 years, Ingersoll Rand has been the world leader in air compressors and air system accessories. We understand the needs and requirements for air systems and the business demands that are faced every day. Increasing energy costs and reduced margins require increased reliability and efficiency from not only your air compressor, but your entire air system.
Simply stated, your air system is much more than an air compressor. It's the complete system - the piping, filters, dryers, drains, hoses, valves and point-of-use tools.
When you select an Ingersoll Rand reciprocating air compressor, you've chosen a compressor that is world renowned for its quality and reliability. Engineered for high performance and efficiency, Ingersoll Rand reciprocating compressors provide easy operation, low maintainence and 100% duty cycle for a reliable air supply.
IR Reciprocating Air Compressors
Reciprocating air compressors are positive displacement machines, meaning that they increase the pressure of the air by reducing its volume. This means they are taking in successive volumes of air which is confined within a closed space and elevating this air to a higher pressure. The reciprocating air compressor accomplishes this by a piston within a cylinder as the compressing and displacing element.
* Single-stage compressors are generally used for pressures in the range of 70 psig to 100 psig.
* Two-stage compressors are generally used for higher pressures in the range of 100 psig to 250 psig.
The reciprocating air compressor is single acting when the compressing is accomplished using only one side of the piston. A compressor using both sides of the piston is considered double acting.
Load reduction is achieved by unloading individual cylinders. Typically, this is accomplished by throttling the suction pressure to the cylinder or bypassing air either within or outside the compressor. Capacity control is achieved by varying speed in engine-driven units through fuel flow control.
Reciprocating air compressors are available either as air-cooled or water-cooled in lubricated and non-lubricated configurations and provide a wide range of pressure and capacity selections.
IR Rotary Screw Air Compressors
The rotary screw air compressor has become the most popular source of compressed air for industrial applications. A major reason is its simple compression concept. Rotary air compressors are positive displacement compressors. The most common rotary air compressor is the single stage helical or spiral lobe oil flooded screw air compressor. These compressors consist of two rotors within a casing where the rotors compress the air internally. There are no valves. These units are basically oil cooled (with air cooled or water cooled oil coolers) where the oil seals the internal clearances.
Since the cooling takes place right inside the compressor, the working parts never experience extreme operating temperatures. The rotary compressor, therefore, is a continuous duty, air cooled or water cooled compressor package.
Air enters a sealed chamber where it is trapped between two contra-rotating rotors. As the rotors intermesh, they reduce the volume of trapped air and deliver it compressed to the proper pressure level. This simple compression concept, with continuous contact cooling, allows the rotary screw air compressor to operate with temperatures approximately one half that generated by a reciprocating compressor. This lower temperature enables the rotary screw air compressor to operate in a "fully loaded" continuous duty cycle 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, if necessary. Its ability to operate for extended periods of time makes the rotary compressor ideal for demanding industrial applications.
Call us now at 1-800-353-4676 for help selecting your air compressor
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